Julie was born and raised in Virgil NY, where her love of the natural world first developed. Julie spent the majority of her childhood exploring the woods, and splashing through creek beds. As an adult, She found a passion for working with children. Through Julie’s own journey of motherhood, she found her true love of connecting children with nature. Julie believes all beings have a natural connection with nature that just needs to be nurtured. Julie loves to forage edible plants, identify wildlife, and sing through the forest!